Ghee Clarified Butterfat from China
Traditional clarified butter made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids, resulting in nearly pure milkfat over 99% concentration. Falls under HTS 0405.90.10.40 as 'other' dairy fat entered under U.S. note 14 quota for butter substitutes over 45% butterfat. Excluded from 0405.10 butter definition per subheading note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm anhydrous fat content >99% and origin eligibility for quota; provide processing documentation showing removal of water/non-fats; check for lactic cultures which may affect classification